The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Romans 1:13-16, “I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish.

15 Thus, for my part, I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome.

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the

Jew first and also to the Greek.”

Have you ever felt under obligation? I’m sure you have. Students in school at every level are obligated to whoever

is paying for their education, and to themselves in the effort to learn as much as possible. Having received things

from others, creates an obligation to share with those who do not know. All of this should go without saying.

Paul never dodged an obligation. He owed sharing Christ with both the cultured, high-minded Greeks, who viewed themselves as wise, and the grubby barbarians fools, who undoubtedly envied the Greeks. What they were physically or economically was of no consequence to Paul. They all needed Jesus Christ! And Paul was eager to share the Gospel with them, and with all who were in Rome as well.

Have you ever felt an obligation like that? Satan wants us to be timid in witnessing. He wants us to be thoroughly ashamed, embarrassed, scared! What erases shame, embarrassment, and fear? Absolute trust in the power of God! How are you to know God’s power will be with you? Who do you think cares the most about the souls of men,

you or the LORD? The LORD, of course! Then, why would you doubt His power and presence with you when you

talk to others about Him? Did I tell you about my German friend in Australia? He served in Hitler’s army, but he came to faith in Christ under the witness of a WOMAN WHO STUTTERED!!! The LORD will give you the strength. His power is resident now within you! Get into the battle! God bless you abundantly!

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

United States of America

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”